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Mezapa, Honduras

Atlántida Department · Honduras

Mezapa is a small city in Atlántida Department, Honduras with a population of 6,324. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

6,324 Population 12/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
60.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Mezapa

Mezapa

Mezapa är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Atlántida, i den nordvästra delen av landet, 170 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Mezapa ligger 154 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 6 324.

People

Population6,324
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain60.5 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Population6,324
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Coordinates15.5833°, -87.6500°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceAtlántida Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation60.5 inches (1,537 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mezapa

Mezapa is a small city in Honduras (Atlántida Department) with a population of 6,324. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Mezapa

Mezapa has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28° 76.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 29.7° 55.2
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.5° 42.5
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.2° 24.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32° 51.9
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.8° 146.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.7° 104.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.3° 93.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31° 141.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.7° 125.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.5° / 28.3° 117.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.3° 75.6
Mezapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Honduras avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area548.6 sq mi (1,420.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates15.5833°N, 87.6500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.5"
59% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 76 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 70 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 130 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 62 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 53 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 87 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 74 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 56 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 134 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 86 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 120 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 105 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 65 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 135 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 87 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 106 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 54 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 120 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 54 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 186 km
2020 Nana Category 1 147 km
2016 Earl Category 1 202 km
2010 Richard Category 2 162 km
2001 Iris Category 4 109 km
2000 Keith Category 4 225 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 76 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in Coldest

Mezapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Mezapa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) AAC 96 kbps
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Mezapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Fotografia El Arte
Museo Ferroviario
Museo Garifuna
Museo La Contaduría

Farmers Markets in Mezapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Nuevo de El Progreso
Mercado San Antonio

Restaurants in Mezapa

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Turístico
Comedor Isabel
Comedor Mirna
Comedor Sutapa
Comedor Tita
La Roca
Monte Sinai

Gas Stations in Mezapa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #11606792519

Stadiums & Teams in Mezapa

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Airports Near Mezapa

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Monica AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mezapa

What is the population of Mezapa?

Mezapa has a population of 6,324 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 548.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mezapa?

Mezapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.5 inches.

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